Belgium eliminated U.S. in extra time

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Soccer fan Jacob Alfieri, 18, of Easton, Pa., reacts to a second goal by Belgium during the world cup soccer match against the United States. Alfieri was part of a watch party at SteelStacks.
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United States defender Matt Besler reacts as Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel celebrates following the game during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime.
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United States midfielder Jermaine Jones reacts to missing an opportunity during extra time of their 2-1 loss to Belgium in a round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann hugs United States midfielder Alejandro Bedoya after he was taken out of the game during extra time of their 2-1 loss to Belgium in a round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States midfielder Julian Green and defender John Brooks react after Belgium's 2-1 win in their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States defender DaMarcus Beasley sits on the field by himself as he reacts following the game against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime.
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United States forward Clint Dempsey reacts following the game against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime.
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United States defender Geoff Cameron reacts following the game against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime.
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United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann reacts during overtime against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime.
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United States goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and defender Matt Besler (5) react after a Belgium goal in overtime during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Howard recorded 16 saves during the match.
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United States forward Clint Dempsey looks on as Belgium players celebrate their second goal during extra time of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save against Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen during the second half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States defender DeAndre Yedlin and Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard go for a ball during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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Belgium forward Divock Origi battles for the ball against United States defender DaMarcus Beasley in the first half during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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Belgium forward Divock Origi battles for the ball against United States midfielder Jermaine Jones in the first half during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save as United States defender Matt Besler (5) and Belgium forward Divock Origi (17) look on during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States defender Fabian Johnson leaves the field with a trainer after suffering an injury against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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A fan is taken away by security after running on the field during the match between USA against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States forward Clint Dempsey goes for a ball in front of Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States defender Fabian Johnson and Belgium defender Daniel van Buyten battle for a header in the first half during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States forward Clint Dempsey reacts to a missed chance against Belgium during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States defender Geoff Cameron (20) goes high above the crowd and Belgium defender Daniel van Buyten (15) to get a header during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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Belgium forward Divock Origi (17) collides with United States defender Matt Besler (5) during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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United States defender Fabian Johnson (23) and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen (5) chase down a loose ball during the first half of their round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.
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Geoff Cameron of the U.S. fights for the ball with Belgium's Marouane Fellaini (R) during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) ORG XMIT: LYJ316(Photo: RUBEN SPRICH REUTERS)

A valiant effort falls short, as the U.S. controls much of the ball in the final minutes but does not create any strong chances.

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann is livid when the officials put only 1 minute of injury time on the clock.

But that's all there is. The U.S. falls short of making the quarterfinals, losing in extra time in the Round of 16 for a second World Cup in a row.

De Bruyne and Lukaku scored for Belgium in the 93rd and 105th minute, respectively. Julian Green got one for the United States with his first-ever touch in a World Cup game. He's 19, the youngest American ever to appear in this tournament.

And perhaps that is fitting. Jurgen Klinsmann built his roster not for this World Cup but for the next. If his style takes root the way he hopes, skilled players like Green will lead an unrelenting United States attack in Russia.

As for the legacy of this team, it's difficult to pin down. It played without its top playmaker in Jozy Altidore, but never gave up.

Ultimately, it proved what Klinsmann hoped it would: the future is bright.